WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray! -Leann, kenmore, wa

I recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin. -Joanne, Everett

Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online! -Aileen H., Seattle

I bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week. -Stacey, Renton

we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena. -Leah, Freeland

Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome. -Michele Keyes, Olga

I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, Seattle

I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month. -Charlotte, Vashon Island

My home now runs on 100% wind power--the bill is a bit more but I hardly notice considering the impact it makes. -Tasha, Vancouver

I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain. -Susanne , Bellevue

I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, Seattle

We've changed nearly all our ligh bulbs to the new compact type..they may not look beautiful but it's worth the savings! -Angela, Black Diamond

I RECYCLE JUST ABOUT ANY THING YOU CAN THINK OF.. I EVEN TAKE THE TIME TO STRIP RECYCLABLES OF NON-RECYCLABLE MATERIALS DO YOU ? -RON, OAK HARBOR,WA.

I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups -Priya, Bellevue

I only drive when absolutely necessary. Biking, walking or busing is 1Thing I do to help reduce my impact on our planet. -Jenny Konway, Seattle

Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle

I use a bicycle instead of the car for meetings and minor errands such as going to the post office, bank or grocery store. -Doug, Seattle

I now use my reusable bags when I go to the grocery store instead of using the plastic bags the stores give out. -Marilene, Seattle

I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle

I educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste. -Jacqui, Snohomish

I recycle all the garbage I can. -Sheldon, Orting, WA

I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland

I've given up plastic grocery bags altogether. I have about 7 reuseable ones which can fit just about everything I need. -JenF, West Seattle

Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables. -Tim, Seattle

I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do. -Dawn, Marysville

I unplug the toaster and coffee maker when I'm done using them, saving standby energy. -Jen, Mountlake Terrace

When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse. -DeDe, Seattle

I use hankies instead of kleenex. If you wash them with existing laundry and use a new one each day or so, they don't get gross. -Gracie, Federal Way

Eating raw food. -Sadee, Seattle

I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton

I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop. -Rick , Evergreen, CO

I grow as many vegetables as I can year round at my neighborhood P-Patch. I give extras to neighborhood foodbank or neighbors. -Cristina , Seattle

Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes. -Mila, Seattle

I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time! -Erin, West Seattle

I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use. -Chris, Portland

I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables. -Lauri, Seattle

I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee. -Katie, Kelowna

At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups. -Erin, Bothell

I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., Seattle

I live in the community I work in. -Kara, Olympia

I refill four, one gallon, water bottles for work. I am a May truck driver. I hope all trucks get APU's to stop useless idling. -Richard Carstens, Carson

Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola! -JD, seattle

I work @ home, so have flexibility. From May-Oct, I try to line dry all but 3X/month. I save 100 hours of dryer time a year! -Deirdre, Vashon

Buy Local -Sue, Seattle

We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided. -M, Redmond

I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store. -Cherel, Washougal

I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah

I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop! -Sarah , Seattle

We recycle everything we can in the house. -Michel, Auburn

My one thing is to walk more and drive less. -Nikki, Seattle

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